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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 6d

When Putin talks to a Russians he consistently says that they invade Ukraine to destroy the state and nation and correct the path of history. NATO and similar framings are just for the useful foreigners.

Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 16d

Pu spells out Ru's imperialist motivations for the war. He calls the conquest a long-held dream and historical destiny.

He beclowns those who insist NATO expansion caused the war. Let's see if anyone from the Mearsheimer fan club admits the claim has been falsified.
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Обращение по случаю Дня воссоединения ДНР, ЛНР, Запорожской и Херсонской областей с Россией

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 16d

Pu spells out Ru's imperialist motivations for the war. He calls the conquest a long-held dream and historical destiny.

He beclowns those who insist NATO expansion caused the war. Let's see if anyone from the Mearsheimer fan club admits the claim has been falsified.
www.kremlin.ru/events/presi...

Обращение по случаю Дня воссоединения ДНР, ЛНР, Запорожской и Херсонской областей с Россией

www.kremlin.ru

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Olga Lautman 🇺🇦 @olgalautman.bsky.social · 18d

Congrats to Moldova!!! Russia threw everything to destabilize the election and failed spectacularly.

Democracy won 🙌🏼

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Azamat Junisbai @azamatistan.bsky.social · 26d

Important thread from Prof. Popova. Please read it.

Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 27d

The discussion has me reminiscing, so here's a 🧵. Under Communism, people lived in authoritarian fear. I encountered it at least 3 times while still in grade school when I said things that could be construed as anti-regime: 1) Ru helped Bulgaria leave the Ottoman Empire to get access to the...

Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · 28d

In Communist Bulgaria in the 1980s, my parents would invite friends over and spend hrs telling political jokes. I wasn’t allowed in the room because they were afraid I’d retell one of the jokes somewhere and get the family in trouble. The US isn’t there yet but still, WTH?! Pay attn and push back!

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · Sep 12

A big undercurrent of the « NATO expansion was bad » claim is that the Cold War was a period of peace/stability in Europe. Sure, life in a NATO country was good. Life under the Soviet boot meant dictatorship, indignity, and shortages. Stop blaming EEurope for wanting to share in the peace/stability!

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Sep 11

⚡️Poland to send military representatives to Ukraine for training on shooting down Russian drones.

Poland to send military representatives to Ukraine for training on shooting down Russian drones

Poland will send its military representatives to Ukraine to undergo consultations and training on how to effectively shoot down Russian drones, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept. 11.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Sep 10

Russia murders pensioners
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'Pure terrorism' — At least 25 killed in Russian air strike on Ukrainian village during pension payouts

The bombing took place around 11 a.m. while local residents lined up to receive pensions, according to officials. The casualties included local pensioners and employees of Ukrposhta, Ukraine's nationa...

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · Sep 10

By escalating strikes in Ukraine and now Poland, Putin is sending a message: He is not interested in a ceasefire, or in peace. He plans to keep fighting.
From @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/w...

Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down

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EUwatch 🇪🇺 @euwatch.live · Sep 10

Poland downs drones after Russian airspace violation

Poland downs drones after Russian airspace violation – DW – 09/10/2025

NATO member Poland's airforce is deploying weapons to down "drone-type objects" that have violated its airspace amid Russian attacks on western Ukraine. Follow DW live for more Ukraine war updates.

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Andrew Chakhoyan 🇺🇦 @andrewchak.bsky.social · Sep 7

“russia wants peace”
Feel free to spit in the face of anyone who repeats this blood-soaked lie!

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · Sep 3

Apropos of some bravado by Pu that’s being reported, two reminders:
1) russia is demanding Ukrainian capitulation, not offering a deal.

2) Ru hasn’t achieved its goals in 11yrs of war. It’s not close to achieving them.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Sep 3

⚡️No regional centers captured, 1 million dead Russian soldiers — Ukrainian official responds to Putin's threats with list of Russia's military 'achievements.'

"Russia is not winning and Ukraine is not losing," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.

No regional centers captured, 1 million dead Russian soldiers — Ukrainian official responds to Putin's threats with list of Russia's military 'achievements'

Russia seized four Ukrainian regional centers in 2014, and has not managed to change that number after three and a half years of full-scale war, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Aug 24

⚡️'The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit' — Trump, world leaders send Independence Day messages to Kyiv.

"As you mark this important day, know the United States respects your fight, honors your sacrifices, and believes in your future as an independent nation," Trump said.

'The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit' — Trump, world leaders mark Independence Day with messages of support to Kyiv

"As you mark this important day, know the United States respects your fight, honors your sacrifices, and believes in your future as an independent nation," U.S. President Donald Trump said in a letter...

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Azamat Junisbai @azamatistan.bsky.social · Aug 24

З Днем НезалежностI! Слава Україні! Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Aug 20

Ukrainian students at the University of Edinburgh plan to protest the upcoming appearance of the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at a literary festival in the city over what they say are her imperialist views of Ukraine.

Ukrainian students to protest Navalny widow's appearance at Edinburgh literary festival over her Ukraine views

Ukrainian students at the University of Edinburgh plan to protest the upcoming appearance of the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at a literary festival in the city over what the...

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · Aug 9

President Zelenskyy:

"Ukrainians defend what's theirs. Even those who are with Russia know that Russia is doing evil. Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has perpetrated. The #Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is.

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · Aug 7

A reminder: Pu didn't stop the war when he got de facto control of Crimea and some of Donbas in 2014. He invaded further in 2022.

Ukrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · Aug 7

Trump: Putin may agree to stop war in exchange for territories – Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump believes Russian ruler Vladimir Putin might be open to peace talks in exchange for territory.

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Azamat Junisbai @azamatistan.bsky.social · Jul 27

Went to look at some locally made t-shirts last night. Fascinating to see that Russian-derived English spelling is gone from youth-oriented designs. The “kh” in “Kazakhstan” represented the Russian letter “х” that is absent from the way the country’s name is pronounced in Qazaq. Good riddance.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Jul 26

⚡️Lithuania to allocate $32 million toward joint purchase of Patriot missile systems for Ukraine.

Lithuania plans to contribute up to 30 million euro ($32.5 million) toward the joint purchase of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reported on July 26.

Lithuania to allocate $32 million toward joint purchase of Patriot missile systems for Ukraine

Lithuania plans to contribute up to 30 million euro ($32.5 million) toward the joint purchase of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine, Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT reported on July 2...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Jul 25

⚡️Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles overnight.

Explosions rocked Kharkiv, Kamianske, and Dnipro as Russia launched waves of missiles, drones, and guided aerial bombs overnight on July 26. Kharkiv's Kyviskyi district has been hit twice by ballistic missiles.

Russia attacks Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles overnight

Explosions rocked Kharkiv, Kamianske, and Dnipro as Russia launched waves of missiles, drones, and guided aerial bombs overnight on July 26. Kharkiv's Kyviskyi district has been hit twice by ballistic...

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Jul 25

⚡️ Update: 1 killed, 14 injured in Russia’s July 25 strike on Kharkiv.

The number of injured in a Russian attack on Kharkiv on July 25 has risen to 14, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.

Russian glide bomb hits medical facility in Kharkiv, killing at least 1, injuring at least 14, including child

The strike occurred at around 11:40 a.m. local time, targeting the Industrialnyi district of the city.

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Azamat Junisbai @azamatistan.bsky.social · Jul 24

Back in Almaty after a two year break. Wonderful to see that a lot of places, both public and private, now use use Latin letter instead of Cyrillic in their Qazaq language signage.

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Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social · Jul 16

Check out this conversation I had about Trump, Europe, and the Russo-Ukrainian war for Pacifica Network's Ukraine 4 2 4 series: soundcloud.com/pacificanetw...

07.16.25 / Europe:

Dr. Maria Popva, Associate Professor of Political Science at McGill University in Montreal and expert in European, Russian, and Ukrainian geopolitics, describes the current situation for Europe: What

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Azamat Junisbai @azamatistan.bsky.social · Jul 7

“Qazaqstan” is gradually replacing “Kazakhstan” because the latter is a direct transliteration from Russian “Казахстан.” The “kh” represents the Russian letter “x” which is absent from the native pronunciation.

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Azamat Junisbai @azamatistan.bsky.social · Jul 6

Couldn’t agree more.

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